buying a 2 door RRC

[2_door]

Hi guys

search has been little help, I am looking for the opinions from owners of the 2 door classic Range Rover.

I am about to lunge into ownrship of a mid 70's 2 door RRC and would like some advice on what specifically to look for.

Where do they rot/rust, what is the weakest link/s in the drive train etc etc

Search function only brings up topics on the latter 4 door models and P38's but I am after info specifically about the 2 door ones.

I have some basic mechanical knowledge so I am confident of spotting a dud and I know that what ever I buy, there will be an inherent risk of it needing some work. You dont buy a 30 year old car that isnt prone to some failings and needing constant maintenance, but thats one of the joys of owning something like this, the glory of actually knowing your car and being able to fix it ;)

cheers

[Disco_owner]

Hi Shorty;

I can't help with 2 door , but my 4-door Rangie had rust around passenger and driver side footwells , suppose if they come with sunroof option there would have plenty rust around the sunroof.:(

[whitakerb]

They generally rot the behind the wheel arch and under battery in the engine bay, under the doors and the usual spots for the lot ie upper and lower tailgate. Expect the bushes to be shot too unless they have allready been changed

[Mudhog1974classic]

Check around the front door hinges as they rust out here, Front body mounts and the inside of the A pillar at the very bottom.Check the sills too.

My truck is 1974 2 door called Mudhog, it's off the road while I do rust repairs.

Cheers
Brett

PS: I wouldn't swap it for anything else!!:D

[timaus13]

Hello Mark if u Purchase said RRover come up 4 a coffee and I will let u have a Repair manual too suit the two door.
I have two copies, one is rough as well as a full Parts catalogue.

Ure welcome to one of the manuals if u purchase the two door.

cheers

[discopete]

Hey Mark,
isn't there a LR guru somewhere around Hobart who would know? ;):D:D
We'll have to have a 2 door day if you get it.

Pete

[2_door]

Hey Mark,
isn't there a LR guru somewhere around Hobart who would know? ;):D:D
We'll have to have a 2 door day if you get it.

Pete


of course there is but it never hurts to get as many opinions and as much advice on the subject as you can...

all I need now is some money :(

a 2 door day, that would be great but will you take yours out of the woolies carpark :o:(:wasntme:

[discopete]

that would be great but will you take yours out of the woolies carpark :o:(:wasntme:

:eek::eek::eek::eek: I'd never take it in.. Can you imagine the door dings..:o:o :D:D

Pete

[GuyG]

places for rust

the sills
front foot wells
the rear cross member near the petrol tank
the inner wheel arches at the front
upper and lower tailgate
under the spare wheel

Good thing with the 2 doors all the structural parts just unbolt and if you have the time are relatively easy to rebuild

Another thing to check is the firewall cracking near the body mount on the chasis

If you want a project 2 door from Brisbane let me know:wasntme:

And if anyone is looking for any of these parts I have some

[2_door]

okay guys

bought this little beauty this afternoon. It is a 77 with standard running gear. It has dual batteries, snorkel, front tube bar, 31/10.5x15's muddies on 15x7 sunnies (comes with original wheels and tyres as well), 2 inch suspension lift and 1 inch body lift, front and rear diff protectors, steering arm protector and 11 months rego :D....umm thats all I can think of so far.

the body is pretty much rust free with a few minor dents. Interior is tidy and well looked after.

Pick it up late next week so will post some more pics then.

thanks for the tips on where to look for rust, the chassis and body is showing no signs of rust or fatigue in the mentioned spots so thanks again ;)

[dungarover]

Not bad, you didn't pay too much did you/

Regardless, it's a good starting point. Always liked 2 door Rangies, have a character all of there own :D

Trav

[Scouse]

Hallejujah :D

[350RRC]

Hi Shorty,

I'd be very surprised if the front of the rear crossmember is rot free. You really need to drop the fuel tank and have a look. The fuel tanks rust at the back next to the crossmember because dirt and stones get caught in there.

cheers, DL

[discopete]

Well done Mark, welcome back. :D:D:D

Pete

[2_door]

thanks guys. I dont think I paid too much, actually think I got a bargain but only time will tell.

It needs a few things like shockies, a new air ram and a good clean up, but other than that it will be great off road out of the box :D

[2_door]

Well done Mark, welcome back. :D:D:D

Pete

thanks Pete, dying to show you. will have to plan a trip for the 15th Feb....

[Chucaro]

Congrats Mark, now is time for enjoyment.
Have fun mate ;)

[Cap]

Well done Mark, welcome back. :D:D:D

Pete

X100000000000000000000000000000000000

Now you and Tim can be clayton twins - until Tim resprays hes that is.

Its got a nice lift on it, ill check out the bar you have too :)

Wanna see it in the flesh when you get it.

[timaus13]

EEEEEEEXXXXXXXCCCCCCCEEEEEEELLLLLLLEEEEEEEEENNNNNN NNNTTTTTTTTT:D:):D;):p;):p:D:):(:)OH yea must not foget:angel:Looks just like mine so I hope he/she is as reliable.

Loooking forward to seeing/hearing/??Driving:D the beast.

What his name??????

I like Shrek II how bout u all.

Well done mate u will never look back.

O well yes u will at diesel patrol,s going up hills.:D:D:D Shorty/Tim joke he knows?

I hope to b 1st to loooook allllll over it?

After JC that is.

talks soon
1once again eeeeexxxxxxxcccccceeeeellllleeeeeennnnnntttttt:ban ana::twobeers::arms::twobeers::clap2::misclock::cl ap2::TakeABow::TakeABow::TakeABow::TakeABow:Bless ure SOLE u a Land Rover MAN Again.

[Cap]

EEEEEEEXXXXXXXCCCCCCCEEEEEEELLLLLLLEEEEEEEEENNNNNN NNNTTTTTTTTT:D:):D;):p;):p:D:):(:)OH yea must not foget:angel:Looks just like mine so I hope he/she is as reliable.

Loooking forward to seeing/hearing/??Driving:D the beast.

What his name??????

I like Shrek II how bout u all.

Well done mate u will never look back.

O well yes u will at diesel patrol,s going up hills.:D:D:D Shorty/Tim joke he knows?

I hope to b 1st to loooook allllll over it?

After JC that is.

talks soon
1once again eeeeexxxxxxxcccccceeeeellllleeeeeennnnnntttttt:ban ana::twobeers::arms::twobeers::clap2::misclock::cl ap2::TakeABow::TakeABow::TakeABow::TakeABow:Bless ure SOLE u a Land Rover MAN Again.


hehehe - always love your posts Tim, ya funny bugger :D

[timaus13]

f u count the etlas up top of my original post 10 is not smiling co,s the Potrol got sold. But he not to worry the other 10 etlas left are all smiles.

Just to be different I think about etlas and humour sometimes.

Looking forward to seeing the beast in the flesh.

:D

[discopete]

okay guys

bought this little beauty this afternoon. It is a 77 with standard running gear. It has dual batteries, snorkel, front tube bar, 31/10.5x15's muddies on 15x7 sunnies (comes with original wheels and tyres as well), 2 inch suspension lift and 1 inch body lift, front and rear diff protectors, steering arm protector and 11 months rego :D....umm thats all I can think of so far.

the body is pretty much rust free with a few minor dents. Interior is tidy and well looked after.

Pick it up late next week so will post some more pics then.

thanks for the tips on where to look for rust, the chassis and body is showing no signs of rust or fatigue in the mentioned spots so thanks again ;)


Just spotted the beast at Cygnet.

Pete

[2_door]

thanks Pete. Carlos said he saw it at Nth Hobart recently as well. I saw t at Goodwood a few days ago too. Nice to know its running around after being in storage for a while.

what did ya think?? did you get a chance to have a look at it or did it drive by?? ;)

[discopete]

Just a quick drive by Mark. Looks like a good starting point, lots of goodies on it. I sort of know of the previous owner and he maintained it well, had it for a long time too, did have a capstan winch up front prior to the tube bar. Looks like current owner used it more off road, but still looks fine.

Pete